And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, and Hammon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.
Glossary
- Naphtali Person
- My wrestling, the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid ( Gen. 30:8 ). When Jacob went down into Egypt, Naphtali had four sons ( Gen. 46:24 ). Little is known of him as an individual.
- Galilee Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Galilee.
- Hammon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Hamat Tiberias.
- Kedesh Place
- Sanctuary. (1. ) A place in the extreme south of Judah ( Josh. 15:23 ). Probably the same as Kadesh-barnea (q. v. ). (2. ) A city of Issachar ( 1 Chr. 6:72 ). Possibly Tell Abu Kadeis, near Lejjun. Modern identification: Tel Kedesh.
- Kiriathaim Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet el Qureiyeh.